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evs · Feb 19th, 2009, 02:40 PM

I can't decide which one I should get as my FIRST BV!!

Can the Montaigne be worn on the shoulder?

I need your opinion if price is of no concern. I want to decide strictly by characteristics.

Thanks in advance!

adoptastray · Feb 19th, 2009, 03:23 PM

Both are beautiful. The Montaigne is really more of an arm carry bag. The Sloane can be worn on the arm but looks best on the shoulder IMHO. Some are bothered by the extra leather winds up under the arm because the Sloane has two flaps that fold over on top to close. It's really worth doing a search on this forum to read people's likes and dislikes and to see both bags on celebs or TPF members. I think of the Montaigne as more refined, elegant and the Sloane as softly slouchy. The Montaigne isn't flattering on me but the Sloane is.

piperlu · Feb 19th, 2009, 06:35 PM

The Sloane is a wonderful bag and I wish it would have worked out for me. I was not able to wear it comfy on the shoulder. If you're able to try before buying, I would recommend it. It may work for you.

I have the Montaigne, and I have to carry that one on my arm. It doesn't fit over my shoulder.

annelovepuggy · Feb 19th, 2009, 09:00 PM

Sloane and montaigne are two dictintive styles. You might want to think about which fits your lifestyle better. I have two sloanes and love them very much. The sloane though is not the most user friendly because of its double flap opening. I have to have it sit so as to open the flaps and retrieve things. It's best if you can try theses two bags in person.

BookerMoose · Feb 20th, 2009, 02:36 AM

montaigne!

doloresmia · Feb 20th, 2009, 03:18 AM

i love the look and slouch of a sloane. but the montaigne is pretty cute too. they are totally different looking bags on though as annelovepuggy says.

stormy · Feb 20th, 2009, 10:01 AM

I have a Ferro Sloane that is my "most favorite" bag, so I vote for the Sloane!

evs · Feb 20th, 2009, 10:07 AM

Sorry to ask this stupid question but what's the difference between a ferro sloane an a night sloane. Are both black?

doloresmia · Feb 20th, 2009, 11:44 AM

check the color section, night is a dark dark blue, almost black (like indigo for hermes) and ferro is more iron and has a bit of a sparkle to the color. hard to describe, you just have to look at the pix. ferro is delicious.

evs · Feb 20th, 2009, 02:07 PM

I looked at the night sloane In real life and it looks black to me I don't see the blue shade at all! Also NM describes "night" as black

I checked the color section and there and there is no mention of the "night" color

kiss_p · Feb 20th, 2009, 03:32 PM

The night sloane that was sold at NM is black. BV has a dark navy sloane on their website.

annelovepuggy · Feb 20th, 2009, 04:25 PM

Originally Posted by evs

I looked at the night sloane In real life and it looks black to me I don't see the blue shade at all! Also NM describes "night" as black

I checked the color section and there and there is no mention of the "night" color

The color code of NM's is 1000; i.e. black
The color code of BV web is 4030.

ReRe · Feb 20th, 2009, 06:37 PM

Totally different bags, I have an ottone sloane and really like it, I'm not bothered by the flaps and getting in and out. I'm not as familiar with the montaigne..thats Bookermoose's bag.

BookerMoose · Feb 20th, 2009, 07:41 PM

I love the Montaigne because I don't usually carry a lot of stuff but it holds even the few things I carry without looking empty and silly, and yet also holds a lot more when I do need to carry more for some reason. I love that it is just structured enough to wear with business suits, yet also slouchy enough that I don't feel silly carrying it when dressed casually. I like having the zipper for security, but I also like the way it hangs when the zipper is open - it doesn't gape and yet is easy to get into and out of. It is great carried by hand or on the crook of my arm, and if I really need to have both hands free I can also (just) fit it over my shoulder - it isn't ideal but does the trick for a bit when absolutely necessary.

adoptastray · Feb 21st, 2009, 01:33 AM

Originally Posted by annelovepuggy

The color code of NM's is 1000; i.e. black
The color code of BV web is 4030.

I have NM's Sloane in Night (luuuuurve it). The color code is 1108. Bryan from Bottega Veneta described Night as blue grey in comparing to Ferro in another thread. It's not so much blue to me as a deep dark charcoal or soft black. It is matte, matte, matte.

Feb 19th, 2009, 02:40 PM	#1
evs OP Member Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 268	BV black sloane vs. BV Black Montaigne I can't decide which one I should get as my FIRST BV!! Can the Montaigne be worn on the shoulder? I need your opinion if price is of no concern. I want to decide strictly by characteristics. Thanks in advance!
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Feb 19th, 2009, 06:35 PM	#3
piperlu ~ Peltro Heaven ~ Joined: Jun 2006 Location: At the beach Posts: 9,393	The Sloane is a wonderful bag and I wish it would have worked out for me. I was not able to wear it comfy on the shoulder. If you're able to try before buying, I would recommend it. It may work for you. I have the Montaigne, and I have to carry that one on my arm. It doesn't fit over my shoulder.
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Feb 19th, 2009, 09:00 PM	#4
annelovepuggy Member Joined: Sep 2008 Location: US East Coast Posts: 1,035	Sloane and montaigne are two dictintive styles. You might want to think about which fits your lifestyle better. I have two sloanes and love them very much. The sloane though is not the most user friendly because of its double flap opening. I have to have it sit so as to open the flaps and retrieve things. It's best if you can try theses two bags in person.
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Feb 20th, 2009, 10:01 AM	#7
stormy Shepherds Rule!! Joined: Jul 2006 Location: In the Mountains Posts: 749	I have a Ferro Sloane that is my "most favorite" bag, so I vote for the Sloane!
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Feb 20th, 2009, 10:07 AM	#8
evs OP Member Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 268	Sorry to ask this stupid question but what's the difference between a ferro sloane an a night sloane. Are both black?
evs OP Member Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 268

Feb 19th, 2009, 03:23 PM	#2
adoptastray springtime lavender Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 3,038	Both are beautiful. The Montaigne is really more of an arm carry bag. The Sloane can be worn on the arm but looks best on the shoulder IMHO. Some are bothered by the extra leather winds up under the arm because the Sloane has two flaps that fold over on top to close. It's really worth doing a search on this forum to read people's likes and dislikes and to see both bags on celebs or TPF members. I think of the Montaigne as more refined, elegant and the Sloane as softly slouchy. The Montaigne isn't flattering on me but the Sloane is.

Feb 20th, 2009, 02:36 AM	#5
BookerMoose Arrrooooo! Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 2,578	montaigne!

Feb 20th, 2009, 03:18 AM	#6
doloresmia Member Joined: May 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 7,523	i love the look and slouch of a sloane. but the montaigne is pretty cute too. they are totally different looking bags on though as annelovepuggy says.

Feb 20th, 2009, 11:44 AM	#9
doloresmia Member Joined: May 2008 Location: SoCal Posts: 7,523	check the color section, night is a dark dark blue, almost black (like indigo for hermes) and ferro is more iron and has a bit of a sparkle to the color. hard to describe, you just have to look at the pix. ferro is delicious.

Feb 20th, 2009, 02:07 PM	#10
evs OP Member Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 268	I looked at the night sloane In real life and it looks black to me I don't see the blue shade at all! Also NM describes "night" as black I checked the color section and there and there is no mention of the "night" color
evs OP Member Joined: Nov 2008 Posts: 268	Last edited by evs; Feb 20th, 2009 at 02:24 PM.

Feb 20th, 2009, 03:32 PM	#11
kiss_p Member Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,172	The night sloane that was sold at NM is black. BV has a dark navy sloane on their website.
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Feb 20th, 2009, 06:37 PM	#13
ReRe ReRe Joined: Apr 2006 Location: Philly area Posts: 3,434	Totally different bags, I have an ottone sloane and really like it, I'm not bothered by the flaps and getting in and out. I'm not as familiar with the montaigne..thats Bookermoose's bag.

Feb 20th, 2009, 07:41 PM	#14
BookerMoose Arrrooooo! Joined: Oct 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 2,578	I love the Montaigne because I don't usually carry a lot of stuff but it holds even the few things I carry without looking empty and silly, and yet also holds a lot more when I do need to carry more for some reason. I love that it is just structured enough to wear with business suits, yet also slouchy enough that I don't feel silly carrying it when dressed casually. I like having the zipper for security, but I also like the way it hangs when the zipper is open - it doesn't gape and yet is easy to get into and out of. It is great carried by hand or on the crook of my arm, and if I really need to have both hands free I can also (just) fit it over my shoulder - it isn't ideal but does the trick for a bit when absolutely necessary.

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